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israelForeign Minister of India has called jews For Westerners living in countries to move to Israel, saying that Jewish communities around the world are no longer safe, Days after 15 people were killed in attack on one hanukkah Celebration in Sydney.
Speaking at a candle-lighting ceremony to mark the last day of Hanukkah, Gideon Saar said antisemitism It got to the point where Jews were being targeted in many countries.
He said, “Jews have the right to live in security everywhere. But we see and completely understand what is happening, and we have a certain historical experience.” “Jews are being hunted all over the world today.”
Addressing Jewish communities in specific countries by name, Mr Saar said: “Today I call on the Jews in England, the Jews in France, the Jews in France. AustraliaJews in Canada, Jews in Belgium: Come to the Land of Israel! Come home!”
The comments come a week after gunmen opened fire Jewish festival on Sydney’s Bondi Beach15 people ranging in age from 10 to 87 died and dozens of others were injured.
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One suspect, 24-year-old Naveed Akram, has been charged with 15 counts of murder and 40 counts of causing hurt with intent to murder. His father Sajid Akram was shot dead by the police on the spot.
Mr Saar said Israelis were “waiting for you in the true home of the Jewish people, with open arms, with love”, and urged families to leave the countries which he said had failed to curb anti-Semitism. “Why raise your children in this environment?” He said. “The time has come.”
Israeli leaders have repeatedly added that Increase in anti-Semitic attacks Abroad The war in Gaza, which began on October 7, 2023, after Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israel. Israel’s Prime Minister on Tuesday, benjamin netanyahuUrged Western governments to do more to protect Jewish citizens.
“I demand that Western governments do what is necessary to fight anti-Semitism and provide needed protection for Jewish communities around the world,” Mr Netanyahu said in a video address.
In October, Mr Saar accused British authorities of failing to act against a “toxic wave of antisemitism” after an attack outside a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, left two people dead and four injured.
Under Israel’s 1950 Law of Return, any Jewish person worldwide has the right to immigrate to Israel – a process called AliyahWhich in Hebrew means “ascension” – and obtain citizenship. The law also applies to individuals with at least one Jewish grandparent, a provision introduced to reflect Nazi-era racial laws that targeted people beyond belief as Jews.
In Australia, the Bondi massacre has caused nationwide mourning and political fallout. More than 10,000 people gathered on Bondi Beach under heavy police security on Sunday evening to mark one week since the attacks. Prime Minister Anthony AlbaneseFormer Prime Ministers John Howard and Scott Morrison, and Governor-General Sam Mostyn attended the commemoration.
David Ossip, president of the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies, said, “This has to be the nadir of anti-Semitism in our country.” “This will be the moment when the light begins to eclipse the darkness.” Mr Albanese was booed when Mr Ossip acknowledged his presence, while opposition leader Sussan Ley was cheered.
Mr Netanyahu sharply criticized Mr Albanese, saying Australia’s recognition of Palestinian statehood earlier this year “adds fuel to the fire of anti-Semitism”.
Senior figures in Israel have sought to link calls for a Palestinian state and criticism of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza to rising anti-Semitism globally.
Australia formally recognized Palestine in September, following similar steps by the UK and Canada, as part of long-standing bipartisan support for a two-state solution.
The issue has become increasingly controversial domestically. Nationals’ deputy leader Bridget McKenzie accused the Albany government of “failing Jewish Australians” and claimed recognition of Palestine had contributed to increased anti-Semitism, arguing that “to hate Israel is to hate Jews”.
Sunday’s commemoration paid tribute to the victims, displaying photos on big screens and singing Waltzing Matilda in honor of the youngest child killed.
Syrian-born immigrant Ahmed al-Ahmed was hailed a hero for disarming one of the attackers before he was shot, sending a message from his hospital bed. He wrote, “God is close to the broken-hearted. Today I stand with you, my brothers and sisters.” His father, Mohammed Fateh Al Ahmed, was invited to light the candles on the menorah.
Australia observed National Day of Reflection, with flags flown at half-mast and government buildings illuminated yellow. At 6.47 pm, as the firing began, people across the country observed a minute’s silence. Television and radio broadcasts also stopped.
The federal government has announced a review of law enforcement and intelligence responses, while state and national leaders have promised to tighten already strict gun laws. Sajid Akram legally possessed six firearms, including the weapon used in the attack. The New South Wales Parliament reconvened on Monday for a two-day debate on new hate speech and gun laws.
Alex Rivchin, co-chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, said victims’ families felt “sadly, unforgivably let down” by the government’s failure to stop anti-Semitism since the Gaza war began.
The Bondi attack was the deadliest mass shooting in Australia since 35 people were killed in Port Arthur, Tasmania, in 1996 – an incident that led to sweeping national gun reforms.